Abstract: A linear drive system has an actuator (10), which can be moved in a translatory manner by an electric drive (12) and which is coupled to a mechanical energy storage (16) in the form of a spring (32). In the event of a loss of energy at the electric drive (12) or in an emergency operation, the actuator (10) travels to a predeterminable position and in so doing exerts an actuating force. One free end of the spring (32) is supported at the free end of the spindle housing (20), and the other free end of the spring (32) is supported at a closing part (36) of the actuator (10) or at the actuator (10) itself and is tensioned in every travel position of the actuator (10).

Abstract: A linear drive system having an actuator (10), which can be moved in a translatory manner by means of an electric drive (12) and which is coupled to a mechanical energy storage (16) in the form of a spring (32) such that in the event of a loss of energy at the electric drive (12) or in an emergency operation the actuator (10) travels to a predeterminable position and in so doing exerts an actuating force, characterized in that one free end of the spring (32) is supported at the free end of the spindle housing (20) and the other free end of the spring (32) is supported at a closing part (36) of the actuator (10) or at the actuator (10) itself and is tensioned in every travel position of the actuator (10).

Abstract: Copolymers are formed by suspension polymerization of monomers, including one or more styrenic monomers, and one or more acrylic monomers. The monomers can be polymerized in the presence of polymeric seeds. The polymerization can be carried out in the presence of one or more blowing agents, producing polymers that can be expanded. The methods are useful, for example, in forming expandable polymeric particles. The expandable polymer particles are useful in processes such as forming patterns for lost foam molding techniques.

Abstract: Copolymers are formed by suspension polymerization of monomers, including one or more styrenic monomers, and one or more acrylic monomers. The monomers can be polymerized in the presence of polymeric seeds. The polymerization can be carried out in the presence of one or more blowing agents, producing polymers that can be expanded. The methods are useful, for example, in forming expandable polymeric particles. The expandable polymer particles are useful in processes such as forming patterns for lost foam molding techniques.

Abstract: Copolymers are formed by suspension polymerization of monomers, including one or more styrenic monomers, and one or more acrylic monomers. The monomers can be polymerized in the presence of polymeric seeds. The polymerization can be carried out in the presence of one or more blowing agents, producing polymers that can be expanded. The methods are useful, for example, in forming expandable polymeric particles. The expandable polymer particles are useful in processes such as forming patterns for lost foam molding techniques.

Abstract: Polymers are formed by suspension polymerization of monomers, including one or more styrenic monomers, in the presence of polymeric, emulsion based seeds. The polymerization can be carried out in the presence of one or more blowing agents, producing polymers that can be expanded. The methods are useful, for example, in forming polystyrene which can then be expanded to form expanded polystyrene. The methods utilize suspending agents, and surfactant can be used in an amount insufficient to form an emulsion.

Abstract: Polymers are formed by suspension polymerization of monomers, including one or more styrenic monomers, in the presence of polymeric, emulsion based seeds. The polymerization can be carried out in the presence of one or more blowing agents, producing polymers that can be expanded. The methods are useful, for example, in forming polystyrene which can then be expanded to form expanded polystyrene. The methods utilize suspending agents, and surfactant can be used in an amount insufficient to form an emulsion.

Abstract: Copolymers are formed by suspension polymerization of monomers, including one or more styrenic monomers, and one or more acrylic monomers. The monomers can be polymerized in the presence of polymeric seeds. The polymerization can be carried out in the presence of one or more blowing agents, producing polymers that can be expanded. The methods are useful, for example, in forming expandable polymeric particles. The expandable polymer particles are useful in processes such as forming patterns for lost foam molding techniques.

Abstract: Device for expansion transfer in liquid cycle systems, in particular for heating installations, comprising a heating boiler (1), a liquid line (2, 2'), radiators (3) and an expansion vessel (4) at atmospheric pressure. The expansion vessel (4) is connected to the liquid line (2) of the heating installation through an inlet line (5), an outlet line (6), an overflow valve (7) which can be adjusted according to the operating pressure of the installation, and a continuously operating circulating pump (9).

Abstract: Light fuel oil of low viscosity is supplied to a pressure atomizing oil burner. A flow heater which is positioned upstream of the pressure atomizing nozzle, preheats the fuel oil to a temperature of approximately 150.degree. C. but not over the coking and cracking temperature of the fuel. With heat efficiencies up to approximately 25,000 kcal/hour density and viscosity are continuously decreased in the flow heater in order to reduce the thickness of the oil film leaving the atomizing nozzle and thus to decrease the flow rate.With heat efficiencies higher than approximately 25,000 kcal/hour density and viscosity are decreased before the ignition phase by preheating, in order to reduce the thickness of the oil film flowing out of the atomizing nozzle and thus to decrease the flow rate in the following ignition phase. After the ignition phase the preheating is reduced or stopped.

Abstract: Light fuel oil of low viscosity is supplied to a pressure atomizing oil burner. A flow heater which is positioned upstream of the pressure atomizing nozzle, preheats the fuel oil to a temperature of approximately 150.degree. C. but not over the coking and cracking temperature of the fuel. With heat efficiencies up to approximately 25,000 kcal/hour density and viscosity are continuously decreased in the flow heater in order to reduce the thickness of the oil film leaving the atomizing nozzle and thus to decrease the flow rate.With heat efficiencies higher than approximately 25,000 kcal/hour density and viscosity are decreased before the ignition phase by preheating, in order to reduce the thickness of the oil film flowing out of the atomizing nozzle and thus to decrease the flow rate in the following ignition phase. After the ignition phase the preheating is reduced or stopped.

Abstract: A tube joint between two intersecting tubes of a light metal radiator whose first tube has at least two ribs extending in longitudinal direction and projecting on both sides and whose second tube is a header transversally extending with respect to the ribs of said first tube, one end of said first tube forming a tight, communicating connection with an aperture in the header, if required by interpositioning a gasket, sleeve or the like. The tightness of said communicating connection is obtained by pressing said header against said tube and the compressive force is produced by welding said header to said ribs of said tube.